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Molex 8551 Series

18 variants · Molex

About the Molex 8551 Series

The Molex 8551 Series series groups 18 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Every variant in the range shares a common connector type of Jack, contact finish of Gold and contact finish thickness of Flash. Variants differ by contact material, features and mounting type, so you can match the exact contact material your application requires using the selection guide below. All listed Molex 8551 Series part numbers are active and orderable.

Select a variant by

Contact material
Copper Alloy · Phosphor Bronze
Features
Board Lock · Pick and Place Cap, Solder Retention · Solder Retention
Mounting type
Surface Mount · Through Hole
Number of positions (Contacts)
4p4c (RJ9, RJ10, RJ22) · 6p4c (RJ11, RJ14) · 6p6c (RJ11, RJ12, RJ14, RJ25) · 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet)
Operating temperature
-45°C ~ 85°C · -40°C ~ 85°C
Package
Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) · Tray
Ratings
Cat3 · Cat5e

Shared specifications

Connector type
Jack
Contact finish
Gold
Contact finish thickness
Flash
Housing material
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled
LED color
Does Not Contain LED
Number of ports
1
Orientation
Vertical
Rows
1
Shielding
Unshielded
Tab direction
User Selectable
Termination
Solder

Variant comparison

Parameter855105017855105019855105020855105025855105117855105118
Contact materialCopper AlloyCopper AlloyCopper AlloyCopper AlloyCopper AlloyCopper Alloy
FeaturesSolder RetentionSolder RetentionSolder RetentionSolder RetentionPick and Place Cap, Solder RetentionPick and Place Cap, Solder Retention
Mounting typeSurface MountSurface MountSurface MountSurface MountSurface MountSurface Mount
Number of positions (Contacts)4p4c (RJ9, RJ10, RJ22)6p6c (RJ11, RJ12, RJ14, RJ25)8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet)4p4c (RJ9, RJ10, RJ22)4p4c (RJ9, RJ10, RJ22)6p4c (RJ11, RJ14)
Operating temperature-45°C ~ 85°C-45°C ~ 85°C-45°C ~ 85°C-40°C ~ 85°C-40°C ~ 85°C-40°C ~ 85°C
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
RatingsCat3Cat3Cat3Cat3Cat3Cat3

Request a quote on any Molex 8551 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.

Frequently asked questions

How do the Molex 8551 Series variants differ?
Molex 8551 Series part numbers differ by contact material, features, mounting type and number of positions (Contacts). Use the selection guide above to pick by contact material.
How many Molex 8551 Series part numbers are listed?
18 Molex 8551 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Molex 8551 Series?
Request a quote (RFQ) for any Molex 8551 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.

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